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Taking the initiative to speak up also carries a hint of reverse psychology.
He was a little worried that Genjiro might become timid and back down after seeing the previous exchange of blows between him and Miyamoto Jiro.
Then the next plan will likely come to nothing.
"Of course."
Having not yet experienced the pain of killing his younger brother, Genjiro, Genjiro still retains the pride and indomitable spirit that a seventeen-year-old should have.
He had clearly seen the gap between himself and Cao Han from that fleeting glimpse, but that didn't mean he would back down.
Sense of shame and then courage!
The long-awaited challenge, on the contrary, stirred up the competitive spirit in Genji's heart.
His father, Tachibana Masamune, had called him several times, wanting him to return to Japan to take over as the head of the executive bureau. He had even planned to graduate early and go back home.
While sitting and watching from below, I didn't notice much, but when Genji stood in front of Cao Han, I realized...
That guy is fucking tall!!!
Standing at 1.76 meters tall, he was in front of Cao Han, who was 1.87 meters tall. The 10-centimeter height difference greatly amplified the sense of oppression emanating from the other man.
Thinking of the other person's profile that he had seen on the Night Watchers forum, he seriously doubted whether this guy in front of him was really only a year older than him.
Little did they know that Cao Han was also calmly observing Yuan Zhisheng at this moment.
Unlike the typical boy with his sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, Genjiro's eyes are the most distinctive feature of his face.
Despite having striking, heroic eyebrows, her slightly elongated eyes added a touch of femininity.
"You decide the time, place, and content of the duel, so to be fair, I'll decide the specific method. What do you think?"
“That’s very fair.” Genji nodded in agreement.
The first step of the plan, Get√
"Since Senior Genji has challenged me to a sword duel, he must be very confident in his swordsmanship skills."
The specific method is that I will stand still, and you can use your best moves to attack me. As long as you can force me to move, even half a step, you win!
"no problem."
Yuan Zhisheng realized that this duel style gave him an absolute advantage, which also reflected Cao Han's absolute confidence in his own strength.
This attitude clearly says: He can't win!
The boy's competitive spirit led Genji to agree.
Step two of the plan, Get it!
Just as Yuan Zhisheng turned around and created some distance to stretch his body, Cao Han's calm voice came from behind him again.
"Since it's a duel, I think there should be some kind of prize or bet, right?"
I remember that in the original work, Yuan Zhisheng was a person who valued promises very much, so the third step in Cao Han's plan was the key.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhisheng's expression shifted slightly.
He couldn't quite understand why the other party was doing this.
Prize? Bet?
What does the other party want to get out of me?
Or is Kassel College planning to do something in advance for its Japanese branch?
With a maturity beyond his years, Yuan Zhisheng keenly sensed that Cao Han seemed to be secretly planning something. "What kind of bet does Han-kun want?"
The big fish is hooked!
Sensing a hint of wariness in Yuan Zhisheng's tone, Cao Han revealed a cunning and smug smile, like a fox, and unveiled his final trump card: "Like this!"
The loser promises to do something within their power for the winner!
The words just fell.
Before Yuan Zhisheng could even react, the students watching from the sidelines erupted in an uproar.
The phrase "within one's power" is simply too ambiguous and too open to interpretation...
If it's within the reach of an ordinary person, then it certainly has no appeal whatsoever.
The problem is that Cao Han possesses astonishing strength capable of killing a second-generation dragon-bodied species, so the scope of this "strength" is incredibly vast.
To put it a little dramatically, there are probably very few things in this world that can stump this young man except for childbirth.
Furthermore, they had heard the entire duel format clearly, and no matter how you look at it, the challenger had the advantage.
What if, by some chance, we actually win? Wouldn't that be too much to handle?
There were quite a few students present who shared the same A-level bloodline rating as Genjiro, and they were immediately annoyed that it wasn't them who had initiated the challenge, as they considered themselves to be quite capable.
Some people have already started to wonder if they would have a chance to challenge Cao Han in other areas.
"Junior Cao Han, can the rest of us participate?"
A giant bear, over two meters tall, stood up from the crowd.
The speaker was Novsky, the current president of the Lionheart Society at Kassel College, who was half Viking and half a warrior.
In a martial arts novel, he would be someone with innate superhuman strength.
Novsky, now a senior in college, did not hesitate to join the Executive Department for an internship, where he spends his days carrying out classified missions around the world.
My presence here this time can only be described as a coincidence. It just so happened that I was resting and adjusting my state after completing the previous mission the day before yesterday, while waiting for the next mission to be assigned.
Among the students at Kassel College, including Genjiro, Novsky was undoubtedly No. 1!
After Genji arrived...
In short, his life was plunged into darkness from that moment on.
Whether it was grades in various subjects or competitions in practical courses, he never won first place again, going from being the undisputed number one to becoming a perennial runner-up.
Novsky just happened to miss Cao Han's spectacular debut.
When he learned of Cao Han's existence from his friend, his truest thought was...
I thought Genjiro was invincible, but I never expected that someone would be even more valiant than him. Where did this amazing person come from?
He looks like a Siberian bear, but he actually has a delicate mind that is completely inconsistent with his appearance.
Choosing to step forward at this time was a decision made after much deliberation.
The main reason is that the "prize" proposed by Cao Han is too tempting. A promise that is within one's means is tantamount to a "life-saving charm" for most people!
If someone can kill a second-generation species single-handedly, what if they were to kill a hybrid?
With his superhuman speed-type incantations, even well-prepared modern weapons of mass destruction were powerless against Cao Han.
Cao Han turned his head to look at the "Cheng Yaojin" who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
That exaggerated physique is something not everyone can have; he's clearly a power-type athlete.
It's not hard to guess what the other side is thinking; they simply feel that this method of confrontation is advantageous, nothing more!
“If you’re interested, senior… of course!” Cao Han readily agreed to the request, “but it will have to wait until after my duel with Genji is over.”
There's no reason to refuse guild members who come knocking on your door.
Although he couldn't identify Novsky's specific identity, it didn't prevent him from judging that the other party's strength definitely met his recruitment standards.
It must be said that Novsky's appearance did have a positive effect.
"Promises made must not violate moral ethics!"
Completely pinned down, Genji could only make one last struggle, following the "justice" in his heart.
"Haha, of course, do I look like someone who's done something wrong, senior?"
Step 3 of the plan, Get it!
Although there was a minor hiccup in the middle, Cao Han's plan was ultimately completed.
What follows is the real showdown.
Holding his bamboo sword, Yuan Zhisheng held his breath and focused intently on Cao Han, who was smiling. He constantly adjusted himself to be in the best possible condition, his muscles taut like steel, ready to unleash his power at any moment.
Everyone in the classroom was watching him, putting themselves in Genji's shoes and thinking about the angle, force, and speed of the attack that might be launched the next second.
Cao Han stood there casually, his bamboo sword hanging low, pointing towards the ground.
To Genjiro, a master of the purest ancient Japanese swordsmanship, his body was riddled with flaws; however, whenever he attempted to make a move...
The next second, alarm bells rang in my head!
It was as if his subconscious was telling him: if he attacked like this, he would die a terrible death in the next second!
The standoff lasted for about ten seconds.
Unable to contain himself any longer, Yuan Zhisheng suddenly took a large step forward, drew his sword, and slashed at Cao Han's left thigh, while simultaneously extending his left hand to meet the bamboo sword in the opponent's hand.
This choice was not wrong; it perfectly utilized the duel method set up by Cao Han.
The intention is a bit too obvious!
Attacking the thigh forces the opponent to move while simultaneously blocking the most likely path for a counterattack at minimal cost!
Angers, who was in the corner, suddenly let out a sigh.
Yuan Zhisheng's expression changed. He felt as if the bamboo sword in his hand had struck a target as large as a mountain. The mountain was not damaged in the slightest, but instead, it was thrown towards him with tremendous force. A sharp pain came from his tiger's mouth, and in the next instant, he felt it fly out of his hand and to the side.
Moreover, he felt that the other party clearly held back some force at the last moment of contact; otherwise, it wouldn't have been just a simple knocking of the bamboo sword away.
As for the left hand that was supposed to block Cao Han's bamboo sword, it was undoubtedly ineffective.
"The idea is good, and the execution is not bad either, but the gap in strength cannot be easily bridged by these things."
In that brief encounter, Cao Han gained a general understanding of Genjiro's strength, speaking frankly and without any formalities.
In terms of physical attributes alone, it falls between the third and fourth generation species, referring to its human form.
A wave of applause erupted in the kendo hall, but Genjiro remained frozen in place, somewhat bewildered. In that split second, he hadn't even seen his opponent's movements clearly before he was defeated.
Looking back now...
His seemingly swift movements were probably as slow as a tortoise crawl in the eyes of his opponent.